Best Martial Arts and Combat Sports Classes in Evanston, IL
The highest-rated Martial Arts Training companies out of 168 vetted & reviewed in the Evanston area.
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Attack Taekwondo
Axe Capoeira Chicago
Brazil 021 Chicago
Champion Jiu Jitsu/Spider Gym MMA
Chicago Mixed Martial Arts
Chicago School Of Grappling
Connelly’s Academy
Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts
Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club Chicago
Fitness Matrix
Fonseca Martial Arts
Gracie Barra Evanston
Krav Maga Illinois
Lakeshore Aikido Club
Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts Oak Park
Northside Boxing and Fitness Evanston
Notorious Fitness
Pow! Gym Chicago & Chicago Parisi Speed School
Serafin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Sport Fitness Chicago
The Zone River Trails Park District
Titan Gym
Valko Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Warrior Evolution MMA
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Fonseca Martial Arts
(39)
Son
Sensei
Team
“My son started at Fonseca a couple years ago being shy and scared but sensei Osvaldo helped him to get confidence and now he's more strong and confident.”
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Northside Boxing and Fitness Evanston
(44)
Program
Community
People
“Coach Rich has built an incredible gym where people can train with the purpose of getting to know the sport and carry on a healthy routine (as I did), but also where young amateurs train hard to kickstart their career.”
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Serafin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(19)
Learn
MMA
Train
“Eventually I moved to California and trained at a high level competition gym (Cobrinha), but would have never been able to make the transition without Jeff's initial instruction.”
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Fitness Matrix
(24)
Goals
Muay Thai
Work
“This is where it is really amazing - Albert is able to make a individual, challenging, and fun routine for 2 people with different builds and different fitness levels and run it simultaneously”
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Connelly's Academy
(6)
Tae Kwon do
“My son has special needs and the staff have been incredibly responsive and open to that, without treating him differently; they definitely took the time to get to know him and played on his strengths.”
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Gracie Barra Evanston
(10)
Professor
Curriculum
BJJ
“Professor Andre is an amazing teacher and the coach is great this is an amazing thing to put your kids in they learn way more than just BJJ they learn what a team and family is and respect your kids aren't just graded on BJJ but also how they are at ...”
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Lakeshore Aikido Club
“Aikido literally translates as the "Way of Harmony" and is a modern Japanese martial art purely focused on self-cultivation and non-aggressive self-defense. On a physical level, Aikido develops flexibility, fitness, and technical skills that result i...”
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Sport Fitness Chicago
(17)
Cryo Therapy
Goals
Bootcamp
“I was looking for a place where i could learn actual self defense and somewhere i could train to feel stronger & powerful both mentally and physically.”
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Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts
(49)
Mixed Martial Arts
Discipline
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Also, classes combining decades of experience from several different matial arts arts into an effective Blend system, adaptable to both kids and adults.”
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Krav Maga Illinois
(44)
Classes
Learn
Confidence
“Additionally there are 5 hour + exams to pass from each level in Krav Maga, which really push you to your physical limit and show how much the techniques are muscle memory once you are exhausted.”
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Notorious Fitness
(50)
Home
Coaches
Feel
“Whether you are an experienced Cross Fit athlete, mid level, or completely new to it, they have different skill/workout variations for all their classes.”
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Chicago Mixed Martial Arts
(43)
Atmosphere
Learn
Train
“They are very generous about their time and knowledge providing solid feedback and structure in helping you reach and maintain your desired results and goals.”
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Axé Capoeira Chicago
(40)
Classes
Learn
Boatswain
“For adults and children alike, it is a place to come be involved in a community, learn about Brazilian culture, and get a great workout - all under the same roof!”
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Valko Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
(49)
Town
Train
Mat
“Great gym, trained here for about 9-10 months but taking a leave of absence due to school; highly recommend this gym - instructors are knowledgeable, gym mates are very skilled and always helpful.”
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Warrior Evolution MMA
(38)
Environment
Learn
Goals
“This is a legit gym, with legit guys they want to help anyone that walks in and if you have good vibes and you're willing to learn you're going to have a great time and you're going to get real good martial arts training.”
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Titan Gym
(48)
Shape
Feel
Muay Thai
“Although I was completely lost for most of the class, the instructor and other students were so patient and helpful, and the class was so empowering that I bought the annual membership that day.”
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Pow! Gym Chicago & Chicago Parisi Speed School
(46)
“Are all well-versed in general health and wellness, keep up with the most up-to-date fitness research, and the martial arts coaches are vetted by the owner and really know their stuff.”
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Brazil 021 Chicago
(44)
Train
Professor
Sport
“Andre, Hannette, and the other instructors are great at knowing how hard to push each individual student so they continue to improve in self-defense and/or sport jiu jitsu without risking injury.”
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Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club Chicago
(49)
Community
Train
Mat
“All the instructors are knowledgable and welcoming, and the community is great, with everyone trying to help each other improve and become the best they can be.”
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Chicago School Of Grappling
(50)
Learn
BJJ
Atmosphere
“I'd recommend anyone considering any of the classes at Chicago School of Grappling to sign the waiver, get the 7 day free trial, and try as many classes as you're able to!”
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Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts Oak Park
(50)
Studying
Practice
Tae Kwon do
“The bonus that you receive for being a student here is that Grand Master Yu teaches and passes on ancient traditional martial art styles and skills( nothing you can learn about in a book).”
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Attack Taekwondo Ukrainian Village
(43)
“For over 3 years we have been part of the Academy and it's amazing to see how much my daughter has grown as a Martial Artist, but most importantly as a person.”
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Champion Jiu Jitsu
(49)
MMA
Train
Classes
“Great family environment, my sons and daughters train here and they love it, my 2 sons compete and so does 1 of my daughters the coaches at Champion have helped them through every step of the process.”
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The Zone River Trails Park District
(48)
Party
Kids
Classes
“We were NOT impressed with lax enforcement of COVID mitigation measures but at this point my expectations with the general public's adherence is really low.”
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